JH:		I Wish you could have been at the SLEEPAWAY CAMP REUNION in 2001 to witness for yourself just how much of a dedicated following the movie has. Would you be up for being part of a future SLEEPAWAY CAMP event?
KF:		Definitely! Just let me know and I'll be there.
JH:		Jane Krakowski was originally cast to play "Judy" but decided against it at the last minute because she felt the death scene was "too much." What did you think about it?

KF: I actually did not read the script until I got to the set. I don't remember being put off by Judy's death scene. I was just interested in doing a good job and I was happy to be acting. JH: So you auditioned for the movie, but for no specific role? What was your audition like? KF: I auditioned for Robert at NYU. I actually did an improv. I was asked to talk like I was talking to a character I didn't like. I think it was from "the bunk" scene actually. A month or so went by and I didn't hear anything back. Then a little over a month later I was called in to play the part of Judy. So I never even read script. JH: What was it like for you working with Robert? KF: I thought Robert was real easy going.

JH:

Felissa said that she thought the curling iron scene was even more graphic. Do you recall it having to be toned down?

KF: I don't really remember that. I remember a lot of the scene was done with shadows and nothing ever got physical or anything. JH: You did such a great job at playing a nasty vixen in Sleepaway Camp that some people might assume "She's gotta be like that in real life." Please elaborate for the fans the differences between YOU and "Judy." KF: I think most people would probably think of me as shy and quiet unlike Judy who says what she wants to. I would never do that as freely as she does, even though I'd like to. JH: Do you think she got what she deserved? KF: No, I definitely do not think Judy deserved to die. Her family should seek revenge!

JH:		Sleepaway Camp is such a speculative movie and the truth of the matter is that although we thought she was probably dead, we never knew for sure. What do you think? Do you think Judy is still out there with a "hot curling iron" to grinde?
KF:		I think that would be great, either her family should take revenge or she should.

JH:		What was it like for you when you first saw all the recent pictures and interviews on the website with all these people who you worked with over 2 decades ago?
KF:		I was blown away. I could not believe it. Everybody looks great. Felissa looks beautiful and sexy. It totally surprises me that there is such a dedicated following. It's Fascinating really.
JH:		What are some other memories that stand out about your experience on SLEEPAWAY CAMP?
KF:		Hmm, well I remember the kissing scene with Tom (who played "Mike")...Robert never said CUT...The scene went on forever... Robert said this was longest kiss ever and we were like "But you never said Cut." Tom was so nervous to do it. I sat on his lap on the car ride to the scene and it made him much more comfortable. I also remember shooting the scenes with Mike Kellin without him actually being there, he was filled in later.
JH:		Who did you hang around with mostly on set?
KF:		Felissa, Kathy, and Susie - She was really sweet. Everyone was nice and easy going.
JH:		Were you aware that 2 sequels were made in the late 80's...one of the characters in part 2 ("Ally") was definitely built off of the "Judy" mold.
KF:		No, actually i didn't even know any sequels had been made until I saw your website.
JH:		Since SLEEPAWAY CAMP is such a speculative story... What if Judy never did die? What if that curling iron just destroyed the possibility of her ever having kids (among other things) and after years of anguish, she flipped into "Psycho mode" and decided to hunt down the people she felt were responsible? Would you be up for a Return to Sleepaway Camp?
KF:		I would definitely be up for that. That's very creative. I'd love to do it. Sounds like fun!

Karen (who looks like she has hardly aged) with some of her SLEEPAWAY CAMP memorabilia that had been stored away in her basement for many years. She dug it out to take some pictures for us.

...And there ya have it campers! Judy Lives and she's ready for a camp comeback...

Who's ready for a rematch?

Sleepawaycampmovies.com wants to send a special "thank you" to Karen Fields for revisiting camp with us and giving us a look at "Judy" 22 years later!